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SW53LMU
2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2495cc
General Information
- Registration SW53LMU
- Manufacturer LAND ROVER
- Model DEFENDER
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2495cc
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- Expires 20 May 2027
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
15
Total Tests
8
Passes
7
Failures
53.33%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
21 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 118,098 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
30 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,353 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 88,247 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 88,246 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 78,410 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 78,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,630 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
25 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 67,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
28 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,907 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
27 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 52,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
23 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,792 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
22 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,791 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,840 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008 11 Jun 202629 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) Dangerous
- Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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SW53LMU was registered on 2004-01-30
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